RG2 7EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 7EX

RG2 7EX, Reading has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.83 per 1,000 population. This RG2 7EX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG2 postcode area, which has experienced 438 crimes and a crime rate of 9.35 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG2 7EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 7EX, encompassing approximately 4116 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG2 7EX area, explore the RG2 7EX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

RG2 7EX Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Whitley Park Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Windermere Road with total crimes: 4
  • Bamburgh Close with total crimes: 4

RG2 7EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.8385.71%
Public order53.160.00%
Shoplifting11.21-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-80.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson78.50600.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.70-58.82%
Vehicle crime61.70500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.460.00%
Burglary31.2150.00%
Other theft20.73-50.00%
Shoplifting20.49-50.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.7270.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.1366.67%
Shoplifting41.2133.33%
Other theft40.970.00%
Public order30.97-25.00%
Burglary20.73-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.26-33.33%
Other theft42.43-20.00%
Burglary40.9733.33%
Public order40.97300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9750.00%
Shoplifting30.73-40.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.24-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.7225.00%
Shoplifting53.64150.00%
Other theft51.21150.00%
Burglary31.210.00%
Vehicle crime30.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.49100.00%
Theft from the person20.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.910.00%
Vehicle crime30.7350.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Shoplifting20.49100.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.34-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4650.00%
Other theft20.73-66.67%
Public order20.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Bicycle theft20.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-80.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.0266.67%
Violence and sexual offences102.430.00%
Other theft62.4350.00%
Burglary41.46300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.83-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour62.43100.00%
Other theft41.46300.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.80-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour32.67-40.00%
Burglary30.7350.00%
Public order20.73100.00%
Shoplifting20.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-60.00%
Theft from the person20.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.7462.50%
Criminal damage and arson53.16150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.21150.00%
Other theft41.21300.00%
Vehicle crime30.97-70.00%
Burglary20.73-33.33%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime108.990.00%
Bicycle theft92.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.190.00%
Burglary31.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 202417
June 202410
May 202415
April 202412
March 20246
February 202410
January 202410
December 202311
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20239

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 202410
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG2 7EX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Whitley Park Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Windermere Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Bamburgh Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 4. Corbridge Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Benson Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Sherfield Drive
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Sherfield Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. The Chancellor'S Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1